Tourism Yamoussoukro
Located in the center of the country, 2 hours drive from Abidjan, Yamoussoukro was the birthplace of President and Founder Felix Houphouet Boigny. You will discover the largest religious building
to the world the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Near the Presidential Palace, Lake of Caimans will offer you an impressive sight: the distribution of the meal of these animals
weighing nearly a ton is made every day around 17h.
A stop at the Adja Swa Museum will make you discover typical wooden masks, musical instruments and Baoulé statues, African art.
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Our best unique hotels in Yamoussoukro
See the most popular places to stay at Yamoussoukro, as well as recommendations from other travelers.
Résidence meublée makaba
No reviewed yet$225.46Hôtel Président
No reviewed yet$77.22Hotel des parlementaires
No reviewed yet$78.05Eklôfè Bungalows Hôtel
No reviewed yet$89.74Hotel La RĂ©serve
No reviewed yet$34.69Residence La Croisiere
No reviewed yet$83.25Becan’tie Hôtel
No reviewed yetRoyal HĂ´tel Suite
No reviewed yetHotel Akraya
No reviewed yetMotel Shell
No reviewed yet
Top attractions and sights in Yamoussoukro
Basilique Notre-Dame De La Paix
5.0 /5 | 1 reviews
$3.47Fondation Felix Houphouet-Boigny
No reviewed yetLac aux caimans
No reviewed yetGrande Mosquée De La Paix
No reviewed yetLe Parc De Kossou
No reviewed yet$3.47Diatoula – Les Terres Douces
No reviewed yetLa réserve de Abokouamekro
No reviewed yetLe Palais présidentiel
No reviewed yetLe Barrage De Kossou
No reviewed yet
Top restaurants in Yamoussoukro
Chez mario
No reviewed yet$17.34La nouvelle villa des hÔtes
No reviewed yet$5.20Le banian
No reviewed yet$4.34Restaurant-pizzeria la brise
No reviewed yet$5.2025/8 Terrasse
No reviewed yetBolikro chez Wolf
No reviewed yetYakro sur Seine
No reviewed yetLe village du piment rejeté
No reviewed yetLe Garden Yamoussoukro
No reviewed yetMaquis 106 chez tantie mado
No reviewed yet$1.73
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Frequently asked questions
Recommended accommodations in Yamoussoukro include:
- Hotel des lacs
- Hotel des parlementaires
- Hotel Le Rocher
- Hotel Akraya
- Hotel RĂ©sidence Berah
Recommended restaurants in Yamoussoukro include:
- Le Bouclier De Brennus
- Maquis Le Jardin
- Le banian
- Maquis 106 chez tantie mado
- Maquis Bâche Bleue
The most popular sites in Yamoussoukro include:
- Fondation Felix Houphouet-Boigny
- Basilique Notre-Dame De La Paix
- Le Barrage De Kossou
- Grande Mosquée De La Paix
- Le Parc De Kossou
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